Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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The key objective of the FDSI is to promote non-formal education and work-based learning. More specifically the Institute aims at:
- Stimulating cooperation and networking between voluntary organisations through personal development;
- Creating a consultative environment between voluntary organisations and the government by creating knowledge, awareness and discussion on various topics and issues related to the voluntary sector;
- Promoting and encouraging a culture of volunteering and the participation in volunteering activities among people, especially children and youths, as an aspect of personal and social development;
- Ensuring the implementation of the principles of inclusive education by providing an equitable access to all persons in full respect of any diversity;
- Promoting creativity, innovation, inclusion, and knowledge in its training and research activities sustained by the values of commitment, dedication and integrity at a person’s place of work, voluntary work and in the exercise of a profession; (vi) promoting professional development through lifelong learning opportunities;
- Developing high quality academic curricula, syllabi and modules leading to certificates based on the knowledge of competences demanded for high quality academic qualifications and vocational training;
- Providing the highest quality training possible to students and offer MQF Level 1-4 courses and beyond that level to enable participating students to successfully develop skills easily transferable to their place of work be it paid or otherwise; and (ix) carrying out and disseminate research which is valuable to society
Yes, FDSI is a not-for-profit organisation under the auspices of the Don Bosco Foundation Malta and collaboration with the Friends of Don Bosco Malta.
The Administration Office of the Institute is situated at 36 Sachebo, St. John Bosco Street Sliema SLM 1922.
The key target of the FDSI is to promote non-formal education preferably through work-based learning but also through other organised events and activities that engage young people and workers in their personal and professional development.
There are various ways of connecting with FDSI through its social media or by writing to info@fdsi.edu.mt
FDSI works under the auspices of the Don Bosco Foundation Malta. The Institute is owned by the Salesian in Malta and derives its resources from the same congregation and from a large number of volunteers and employees.
Currently the FDSI is offering micro credentials in areas of education and training that promote personal, professional and spiritual development. For more information visit the section on micro-credentials in this web portal.
Some of courses of FDSI are already accredited with the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA). Other new courses are in the process of being submitted for accreditation. It is the intention of FDSI to have all its micro-credentials and other longer courses at higher levels of the MQF accredited by MFHEA.
Anyone linked to an organisation in education and training, or a workplace or an individual wishing to enrich his personal and professional life can propose an activity or event with FDSI. The Management Board of the Institute will gladly discuss the proposal and ensure that if approved it will achieve high standards of education, training or research.
The Institute already has several regular interns that support its work. FDSI welcomes interns from all over Europe. Contact us on info@fdsi.edu.mt for further information.
You may write directly to info@fdsi.edu.mt
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